Accident recovery towing in El Paso
A crash, a slide into an arroyo, or a vehicle stuck off the shoulder needs a careful recovery, not a quick hook. Quick Tow EP is a referral line for the El Paso metro. Call (915) 320-5573 and you're connected with an independent, separately licensed local tow operator. That operator quotes the work before it starts, does the job, and you pay them directly.
What it covers
- Winching a car out of an arroyo or desert wash
- Recovering a vehicle that slid into a ditch
- Righting a rolled vehicle with care
- Pulling a car stuck in sand or mud
- Removing an immobilized vehicle after a collision
- Winching a vehicle back onto the roadway
When you need it
- Your car slid off I-10 during a monsoon storm
- You're stuck in sand on a desert trail near Horizon Boulevard
- A crash on Loop 375 left your vehicle immobile
- Your truck is high-centered in mud off Socorro Road
- A rollover near Transmountain needs careful righting
- Floodwater stalled your car in a Mission Valley wash
Accident Recovery on El Paso roads
El Paso recovery work follows the terrain. On I-10, Loop 375, US-54 and Spur 601, a crash or a slide-off usually means a police-ordered tow, and the operator has to be called by police, the owner, the driver or the insurer under the city's 2026 rule. Off the pavement, the job changes: arroyos and desert washes around the metro strand vehicles each monsoon season, July through September, when short intense storms send water moving fast enough to carry a small car. Spring dust and wind cut visibility on I-10, and summer heat in the mid to upper 90s shortens battery life and leaves drivers stranded.
Where you are decides who handles it. Inside El Paso city limits, City Code Chapter 12.54 caps nonconsent tow fees and sets the rules for crash scenes. Outside the city, in Socorro, Horizon City, Canutillo, Clint or Fabens, Texas TDLR statewide maximums apply unless the county or city sets lower ones. Across the line in Sunland Park, Santa Teresa, Chaparral or Anthony NM, New Mexico rules govern and no Texas figure applies. On Fort Bliss, installation rules apply. TxDOT's free HERO program covers stretches of I-10, Loop 375 and US-54 on weekdays and weekends, but it is not a tow to a shop.
How the price works
A tow you request yourself is priced by the independent operator you hire, and that operator quotes before work starts. If the tow is nonconsent and inside El Paso city limits, City Code 12.54.020 caps it at $100 light duty, $350 medium duty or $450 heavy duty, plus up to $25 for dollies. Outside the city, Texas TDLR maximums apply. New Mexico follows its own rules.
Common questions
My car slid into an arroyo after a storm. Can a tow operator get it out?
Yes. Winch-outs from arroyos and desert washes are a regular job around El Paso during monsoon season, July through September. Call (915) 320-5573 and the independent operator will ask where the vehicle is, how deep it sits and what the ground is like. They quote before work starts. Don't spin the tires trying to climb out, because that digs the vehicle deeper and can make the recovery harder.
A tow truck showed up at my crash on I-10 before I called anyone. Is that allowed?
Inside El Paso city limits, City Code 12.54.070, effective June 1, 2026, makes it an offense for a tow truck to arrive at a crash scene without first being contacted by police, the owner, the driver or the insurance company. A truck dispatched by police or requested by you is lawful. If you're unsure, ask who called them. You can check a TDLR license at tdlr.texas.gov/LicenseSearch.
What does a nonconsent tow cost inside El Paso versus outside the city?
Inside El Paso city limits, City Code 12.54.020 caps a nonconsent tow at $100 for light duty, $350 for medium duty and $450 for heavy duty, plus up to $25 for dollies. If the vehicle is hooked but not yet towed, it's released for half the regular fee. Outside the city, Texas TDLR maximums apply unless the county or city sets lower ones. In New Mexico, call the agency or lot that handled the tow.
Where does my car go after a police-ordered tow in El Paso?
It may go to the City of El Paso Municipal Vehicle Storage Facility at 11615 Railroad Drive, El Paso, TX 79934, run by UR Vehicle Management Solutions. Call (915) 212-0205 before you drive out, because some vehicles have a hold. Bring a state or federal photo ID plus registration, title or insurance. Non-owners should call first for the document list. Cards carry a 1.98% government fee.
Does TxDOT HERO help with a winch-out on the highway?
TxDOT's free El Paso HERO program covers I-10 from Transmountain Rd to Horizon Blvd, Loop 375 from I-10 West to Paisano, and US-54 from McCombs to Loop 375. It moves stranded vehicles out of travel lanes and handles jumps, gas and flat tires, but it is not a tow to a shop. For a winch-out or a tow, call (915) 320-5573 to reach an independent operator.
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Need a tow in El Paso?
Call (915) 320-5573 to reach an independent, licensed local tow operator who quotes the job and does the work.